Why Might Your Dentist Want to Use Botox... Inside Your Mouth?
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23 January 2020
Australians have a unique approach when it comes to shortening certain words and phrases. Perhaps this quirk is responsible for botulinum toxin becoming known as botox. It's easier to say, and it's certainly problematic to market something with the word 'toxin' in its title. You probably think of botox as something that's injected into your face, partially and temporarily paralysing certain nerves in order to smooth out lines and create a more youthful appearance.
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Understanding Paediatric Dentistry
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23 January 2020
Paediatric dentistry is a specialisation within the wider field of dental work. To put it simply, paediatric dentistry is children's dentistry. Children have special requirements in all areas of healthcare, so some dentists will undertake further studies in order to be able to provide the sort of services children's dentistry requires. Bear in mind that paediatric dentistry does not mean simply dealing with smaller mouths and teeth. Nor does it mean that general dentists do not conduct basic procedures and check-ups with minors.
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How To Tell If Your Dentures Need Repairing And What To Do About It
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22 January 2020
Dentures are essential tools for the people that use them and not just for eating. Dentures help their owners talk comfortably, feel confident in themselves and keep their jaw correctly aligned. Despite this, sometimes when something goes wrong with your dentures it is not immediately noticeable. Maybe a tooth feels slightly duller than before or you are not sure if it has always sat in your gums a certain way. If you are unsure about whether to go get your dentures fixed, here are a couple of signs you should look out for and how to resolve them.
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When Transparent Retainers Don't Want to Come Loose
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22 January 2020
Orthodontics has progressed to the point that many people don't even need metal braces and can instead opt for transparent retainers, regularly replaced with a slightly tighter fit in order to reach the desired degree of straightening. Although these transparent retainers need to be snug in order to achieve their goal, what happens when they're too snug? What do you do when a transparent retainer won't come off?
A Matter of Technique
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